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transmethylation

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[trans-meth-uh-ley-shuhn, tranz-] / ˌtræns mɛθ əˈleɪ ʃən, ˌtrænz- /

noun

Chemistry.

  1. the transfer of a methyl group from one compound to another.

Etymology

Origin of transmethylation

trans- + methylation

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